LOS ANGELES (Monday, Dec. 11, 2023) – The LA Galaxy today announced that the club has acquired $400,000 in 2024 General Allocation Money (GAM) from CF Montréal in exchange for defender Raheem Edwards.
“We’d like to thank Raheem for his dedication and contributions to the LA Galaxy over the past two seasons,” said LA Galaxy General Manager Will Kuntz. “While it is never easy to say goodbye to a player who has demonstrated such strong commitment to our club, the move allows Raheem to be closer to his family in Canada, while providing the roster flexibility that will help us in our effort to build a championship contending team for the 2024 campaign and beyond.”
Edwards, 28, recorded three goals and 11 assists in 70 games played (55 starts) across all competitions in two seasons played for the LA Galaxy (2022-23), claiming 2023 LA Riot Squad Player of the Year honors. The Toronto, Canada, native has tallied eight goals and 23 assists in 152 regular-season appearances (96 starts) across eight seasons played in MLS (2016-Present). Last season, Edwards notched two goals and four assists in 30 regular-season appearances (21 starts) for the LA Galaxy during the 2023 campaign. Internationally, Edwards has made five appearances (4 starts).
Transaction: LA Galaxy acquire $400,000 in 2024 General Allocation Money (GAM) from CF Montréal in exchange for defender Raheem Edwards on Dec. 11, 2023.
